Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 29, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA040
Location
Chickaloon, AK
Event ID
20110531X71434
Coordinates
61.811389, -147.509170
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N89424
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
8456
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HOLLAND BRYAN K
Address
37446 DUTCH LANDING LOOP
Status
Deregistered
City
STERLING
State / Zip Code
AK 99672-9654
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot was departing from a short, rough, field. He said he elected to depart with a tailwind due to the slope of the takeoff area. About 100 feet above the ground, the airplane encountered a stronger tailwind, and stopped climbing. The pilot did not turn away from the rising terrain because he thought the airplane would stall. The airplane was unable to out-climb the rising terrain, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA040